OKLAHOMA CITY 2022 GROUP TOUR PLANNER
WELCOME TO OKLAHOMA CITY! We’re making it easy to plan your next tour with our Oklahoma City Group Tour Planner. The planner includes profile sheets on area attractions with special tour ideas, special events, hotels listing their group rates and group offerings, as well as group friendly restaurants. Our services include: • One-stop hotel rate quotes for motor-coach friendly hotels • Itinerary planning assistance destination, region or stop over • “Bus Box Greeting” — Let us personally welcome your group to our city with Oklahoma City promotional items • Marketing assistance including promotional videos, images, attraction brochures and maps • Up-to-date information on group pricing, hours of operation, special events, traffic conditions and many more details that will make your itinerary a success • Calendar of Events • Request for Proposal assistance For a first-hand look at all Oklahoma City has to offer, watch our tourism video at www.VisitOKC.com. If you have questions regarding a visit to Oklahoma City, please call: SANDY PRICE TERESA COMPTON Vice President of Tourism Tourism Sales Manager OKC CVB OKC CVB 405-297-8913 405-297-8914 sprice@visitokc.com tcompton@visitokc.com
SECTION A ITINERARIES AND TOURS
A variety of itineraries are provided in this section to assist you with your group trip planning to Oklahoma City. They highlight the “must see” in Oklahoma City as well as a few uniquely Oklahoma attractions and restaurants.
Three Day Group Itinerary Party on the Prairie Cowboys & Indians and All That Jazz Opry to Opry A Date with the Duke Cowboys, Crafts & Cuisine
Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship where anything is possible. Day 1
largest collection of banjos on public display in the world. Then, take a seat in the performance venue modeled after one of the wildly popular banjo nightclubs of the 1960s, to enjoy a banjo performance. •Next on the tour, we are going to visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum . This all-encompassing museum highlights many aspects of the Western experience to include Western performers, Native American culture, the sport of rodeo, fine arts and the latest outdoor experience – Liichokoshkomo’ . •To stay immersed in cowboy culture, we will enjoy a “Date with the Duke, a BBQ Dinner and Classic John Wayne Movie
•Kick off this tour of Oklahoma City with coffee/ mimosas on the Bricktown Water Taxis , an entertaining and historically-themed narrated cruises through the heart of downtown Oklahoma City’s Bricktown entertainment district. •To continue on our journey of exploring Oklahoma City, our next stop will be First Americans Museum , Oklahoma City’s newest premier Smithsonian- affiliated attraction. Enjoy interactive exhibits, see artifacts dating back hundreds of years and most of all, experience America’s true history. We will have lunch and enjoy an authentic meal before leaving for the next adventure. •After lunch, get ready for a lively and upbeat visit to the American Banjo Museum , where we’ll tour the
Day 2
few can equal the story of Cattlemen’s Steakhouse , the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Oklahoma City. Today, we have lunch at this unique, historic restaurant. •Spend the afternoon at the races or try your luck in the casino. At Remington Park Horseracing and Casino , your afternoon will be enhanced with a trip to the Winners Circle where your group presents the winner’s blanket for a race that’s been custom-named just for them. •This evening, you will sit back and relax with a cooking demo and craft beer tasting before you enjoy an “Oklahoma” dinner.
•Start the day with a visit to the Centennial Land Run Monument , featuring 45 heroic figures of land run participants, frozen in motion as they race to claim new homesteads, which commemorates the opening of the Unassigned Land in Oklahoma Territory with the Land Run of 1889. •This morning, we will take a stroll through Historic Stockyards City , which offers a close-up look into the cowboy/cattle industry with custom boot and hat maker shops and a visit to the catwalks and auction arena where all the action really happens.
•Every state has its historic places and stories, but
Day 3
•Our final stop will be at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum . On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City experienced the deadliest act of domestic terrorism the United States had ever seen. The new augmented reality experience takes you through the Museum alongside a family member, survivor, first responder, investigator, journalist and community volunteer.
•Oklahoma has a reputation for some wild weather and this tour of the National Weather Center at the University of Oklahoma, will be your opportunity to see how science and meteorologist work together to predict our national weather. •Named after a country song, our lunch today will be at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill.
Contacts:
Sandy Price Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau sprice@visitokc.com | 405.297.8913
Teresa Compton Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau tcompton@visitokc.com | 405.297.8914
Party on the Prairie Featuring the Best of Oklahoma, The Pioneer Woman, and Exclusive Signature Parties Each Night Including an Oil Barons Ball, Party Under the Stars, & a Route 66 Sock Hop!
5 Days / 4 Nights
Day 1 - Rhythm of the Prairie & Party Under the Stars Arrive to Tulsa and depart for the a Woody Guthrie Center. Woody Guthrie (1912 - 1967) was one of America ’ s greatest folksingers and most influential songwriters. Woody ’ s songs celebrate the beauty and bounty of America and seek the truth about our country and its people. He turned complex ideas about democracy, human rights, and economic equality into simple songs that all Americans could embrace such as “ This Land is Your Land ”, an many more. Woody spoke for those who carried a heavy burden or had come upon hard times. His words gave a voice to their struggle, and his songs gave them hope and strength. The Woody Guthrie Center, home to the Woody Guthrie Archives, preserves his legacy and life story and communicates the social, political, and cultural values found in his vast body of work. The Center is a repository for Woody ’ s writings, art, and songs and an educational resource for teachers and students everywhere. Enjoy a Tour and Appetizers at the Museum. Next we ’ re off for drinks on the Rooftop of a Local Brewery before checking into our Prairie Lodge. Later enjoy our 1st Party on the Prairie: Rhythm of the Prairie & Party Under the Stars. Enjoy authentic foods created by the award winning Native American Chef while a fashion show is presented by Indian Women from a variety of different tribes. Then it ’ s time for a Bon Fire and S ’ mores complete with telescopes and professional astronomist topped off by Cowboy Songs & Live Entertainment around the fire. Day 2 - The Philbrook , The Mother Road, and a Sock Hop After a Hearty Ranch breakfast we ’ re off to discover the beauty of the Philbrook and quirky Route 66. First a photo stops at Buck Atom ’ s! STANDING OVER ROUTE 66 IN Tulsa is a 21 - foot tall space cowboy roadside attraction. The giant cowboy welcomes visitors to Buck Atom ’ s Cosmic Curios on 66. Next a visit to the “ Villa Philbrook ”, Villa Philbrook was a child of the Twenties. World War I was over. And women could vote. It was a time of flappers, rumble seats, prohibition, bootleggers and five - cent Cokes. More than that, in Tulsa the Twenties smelled of oil and resounded with money. Enjoy visiting this Italian Renaissance villa on 25 acres and the
skillfully interpreted Renaissance architecture and gardens. In 1938 Waite Phillips surprised Tulsans with the announcement of his gift of the 72 - room mansion and surrounding 23 acres of grounds as an art center for the city of Tulsa now one of America ’ s finest art museums. No visit to Oklahoma would be complete without a visit to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum that memorializes entertainer Will Rogers. Will was a proud American of Native Heritage, his father was a Cherokee Senator and judge, his mother was a descendant of a Cherokee Chief. Will was trained by a head slave to rope and ride which he quickly mastered. From Vaudville Stage to the Ziegfield Follies and then onto Newspaperman, Radio Pundit, and movie star. Will Rogers ’ life story is engaging, inspiring and everyone enjoys the visit. Return to the Ranch for a rest before we depart on our Sock Hop! Wear your 50’ s costume, kick off your shoes, and dance the night away to jukebox fa- vorites like “ Jail House Rock ” and “ Rock Around the Clock ”. Enjoy a delicious dinner surrounded by over 300 nostalgic neon signs, vintage Route 66 Memorabilia, old oil & gas signs, & old advertising prints. Return the Ranch for the evening. Day 3 - An Oil Barons Ball and the Pioneer Woman Enjoy a hearty ranch breakfast before checking out. This morning we are off to Woolaroc Ranch Retreat Hidden away in the rugged Osage Hills of Northeastern Oklahoma, Woolaroc was established in 1925 as the ranch retreat of oil- man Frank Phillips. The ranch is a 3,700 acre wildlife pre- serve, home to many species of native and exotic wildlife, such as bison, elk and longhorn cattle. Woolaroc is also a mu- seum with an outstanding collection of western art and arti- facts, Native American material, one of the finest collections of Colt firearms in the world, and so much more. Next we ’ re off to the Pioneer Woman to enjoy a luncheon and a visit to the Mercantile . The Pioneer Woman Mercantile is a destination restaurant, bakery and store in Pawhuska, Oklahoma! "Ree" Drummond is an American blogger, author, food writer, pho- tographer and television personality, and “ The Merc ” is her original shop. Ree and Ladd Drummond spent years renovat- ing the hundred - year - old Osage Mercantile building on Main Street so that they could welcome visitors from near and far
Party on the Prairie Featuring the Best of Oklahoma, The Pioneer Woman, and Exclusive Signature Parties Each Night Including an Oil Barons Ball, Party Under the Stars, & a Route 66 Sock Hop!
5 Days / 4 Nights
moving first hand knowledge at the Oklahoma City National Memorial that honors the victim ’ s, survivors, rescues, and all who were affected by the Oklahoma City Bombing No visit to Oklahoma City is complete without time well spent touring the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. With more than 28,000 Western and American Indian art works and artifacts, the facility also has the world's most extensive collection of American rodeo photographs, barbed wire, saddlery, and early rodeo trophies. Enjoy a Farewell HoeDown Style Dinner before we turn it in for the night. Day 5 - The Stockyards and a Farewell This morning we will enjoy breakfast and then tour the Oklahoma National Stockyards before departing. It has been serving the nation ’ s farmers & ranchers since 1910. Since its founding the Stockyards City has been the place for cattlemen, horsemen, farmers, and real cowboys to come for apparel, supplies, and a good meal with a cold sarsaparilla with fellow cattleman.
and give them a slice of small town hospitality. "The Merc" has gorgeous goods, comfort foods, fresh - made pastries, delicious coffee, and plenty of fun to dish out. Come stop in, stay awhile, and leave with a smile! Next tour the Marland Mansion. This evening dine like a millionaire and enjoy a scandalous time at our “ Oil Barons Ball ” where we will be visited by special guest E.W. himself, Lydie, and others familiar to the mansion who are sure to entertain! Overnight in Oklahoma City. Day 4 - Banjos, Toby Keith, and a HoeDown After breakfast check out and explore O.K.C.! First today is The First American ’ s Museum where in one place visitors will experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive Frist American Nations. Here the museum will share the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans. Next enjoy a Water Taxi tour with a mimosa of historic Bricktown before our visit to the Banjo Museum with a performance. We ’ ll stop for a meal at Toby Keith ’ s I love this Bar & Grill! Next see the Land Run Monument which commemorates the Land Run of 1889. Next, hear
M id- A tlantic T ours & R eceptive S ervices Post Office Box 1390 Stephens City, VA 22655; Phone: 540-869-1864 ext. 3; Fax: 540-869-1826 Tour Includes: 4 nights‘ hotel accommodation; 4 breakfasts; 2 lunches; 3 dinner; admissions to events and guide service as stated in the iti nerary.
Travel Reg. No ST39040; State of California Seller of Travel Reg. No 2121204 - 40
Explore the rich cultural heritage of the south-central United States on an eight-day trip. Enjoy cowboys and cattle drives in Texas; Native American traditions in Oklahoma; bayou bass fishing and the Big Easy in Louisiana
Day 1–Grapevine, TX
• This evening, enjoy the Stockyards Championship Rodeo (Friday & Saturdays only) and a visit to Billy Bob’s Texas (the world’s largest honky tonk), or return to Grapevine for live entertainment available on Main Street.
• Welcome to Grapevine , host city to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport!
• Enjoy dinner, a wine tasting and, if you're feeling up to it, live entertainment in Historic Downtown Grapevine (Tuesday-Sunday).
Day 3–Grapevine, TX–Sulphur, OK– Oklahoma City, OK
Day 2–Grapevine, TX–Fort Worth, TX
• Start your morning with shopping at Grapevine Mills mall, north Texas’ largest outlet shopping destination with 180+ stores, plus SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, Peppa Pig World of Play and more. • Before heading north to Oklahoma, plan a stop at Southfork Ranch , made famous by the Ewing Family in the television series "Dallas." Lunch can be enjoyed here before hitting the road for Oklahoma.
• Browse unique shops, galleries, winery tasting rooms and bistros in Historic Downtown Grapevine .
• Board the train at Grapevine Main station for the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards (either the Grapevine Vintage Railroad or TEXRail commuter rail). • Shop Stockyards Station , visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame or saddle up to the bar in one of the Fort Worth Stockyards saloons . And don’t forget to view the Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive.
Day 4 cont.—0klahoma City, 0K
• Just two hours north, explore the many types of activities and exhibits at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, including the Spirit Forest. • Indulge yourself at Bedré Fine Chocolate , the only Native American-owned chocolate company in the world, famous for their chocolate-covered potato chips. Day 3 cont.—Sulphur, 0K–0klahoma City, 0K
• This evening experience dinner and a canal ride through Bricktown , the Southwest’s fastest growing entertainment district, boasting over 50 eateries and nightclubs.
• If you’re feeling lucky, the night can continue with optional gaming time at Remington Park .
• Start your morning off with breakfast in Historic Stockyards City and tour the National Stockyards Exchange . Day 5—0klahoma City, 0K–Durant, 0K– Shreveport, LA • On the way to Durant, stop for lunch at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, about two hours outside of Oklahoma City.
• Continue on to Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4—0klahoma City, 0K
• Trot over to Remington Park Racing and Casino for a Stable Tour and see the workings of an active Quarter and Thoroughbred horse track. • Enjoy the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum , America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Lunch can be enjoyed here. • Reflect at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum and experience the day of April 19, 1995 and the events that followed the Oklahoma City bombing. • Experience the First Americans Museum , opening in spring of 2021. This museum shares our American history through the lens and collective stories of 39 distinct tribal nations in Oklahoma today.
• In Durant, visit the brand new Choctaw Cultural Center . Learn of the traditions of The Choctaw Nation
with a journey into their past and an interactive exhibit on the current and future of the Nation.
Day 5 cont.—Shreveport, LA
Day 7—New Orleans, LA
• In the evening, enjoy Bossier City’s East Bank District & Plaza , the only open container district in Louisiana outside of New Orleans. In the half-mile entertainment district, visitors can find restaurants, an antique shop, a brewery, an axe throwing bar and more. The district is conveniently located within walking distance of four casinos, Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets and several hotels.
• Get your first taste of the Big Easy bright and early with café au lait and a plate of sweet beignets from Café Du Monde .
• The best way to get to know New Orleans is by foot. Choose from a wide variety of French Quarter walking tours, including historical, haunted, architectural or cocktail, to name a few.
Day 6—Shreveport, LA—Alexandria, LA— New Orleans, LA
• Take a break and enjoy a muffuletta at Central Grocery or try the many local
dishes, such as Gumbo or Jambalaya, at the French Market.
• Start your morning in the swampy bayou country on the beautiful Caddo Lake, located on the border of Louisiana and Texas and just a short drive away from Shreveport and Bossier City. Here, you can enjoy a bass fishing experience with a professional guide. • Before heading south, tour the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium . Walk in the footsteps of music legends and stand on the stage where idols like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash got their start on the Louisiana Hayride radio program. • From Shreveport, travel one hour and 45 minutes to Alexandria. History comes to life at Kent Plantation House , a pristine example of French Creole architecture and the oldest structure standing in Central Louisiana. Let guides in period costume show you the main home, milk house, kitchen, blacksmith shop and the sugar mill. • Glimpse life on a working plantation at Loyd Hall Plantation and hear about the spirit of the Civil War soldier who was killed and buried under the home. Depending on the season, you may see sugar cane, cotton or corn growing in the Bayou Boeuf area.
• Spend the afternoon people watching and shopping in Jackson Square , on Royal Street and along the Mississippi River.
• Since you are only in town for a short time, a
dinner at one of our famous restaurants like Antoine’s, Galatoire’s, Tujague’s or Broussard’s will not only offer you a great meal but a history lesson as well. • No trip to New Orleans is complete without a stop on Bourbon Street for lively music and cocktails, but don’t forget to venture a little further to Frenchmen Street where the locals go! Remember, there is no last call so take advantage of a few extra hours to enjoy the entertainment and atmosphere.
Day 8—Return Home
• Depart Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for home.
• From Alexandria, continue on to New Orleans (three hours and 15 minutes).
Oklahoma City
ARKANSAS
OKLAHOMA
Sulphur
Durant
Fort Worth Dallas Grapevine
Shreveport
TEXAS
LOUISIANA
New Orleans
CONTACTS TEXAS Heather Egan Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau HEgan@GrapevineTexasUSA.com 817.410.3561
LOUISIANA Erica Telsee Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourism Bureau ETelsee@SBCTB.org 318.429.0652
Jerianne Thomas Alexandria Convention & Visitors Bureau Jerianne@APACVB.org 318.442.9546
OKLAHOMA Todd Stallbaumer Oklahoma Tourism Todd.Stallbaumer@TravelOK.com 405.990.1087
Maria Manzella New Orleans & Company MManzella@NewOrleans.com 504.566.5096
Sandy Price Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau SPrice@VisitOKC.com 405.297.8913
Oklahoma City > Memphis > Nashville to Opry Opry
< 467 miles >
Memphis
“A Date with the Duke”
The National Cowboy Western & Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art, and culture. Founded in 1955, the Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts
while sponsoring dynamic educational programs to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of our American West. More than 10 million visitors from around the world have gained a better understanding of the West − a region and a history that permeates our national culture. The Museum features a superb collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, as well as sculptor James Earle Fraser’s magnificent work, The End of the Trail . The exhibition wing houses a turn-of-the-century town and interactive history galleries that focus on the American cowboy, rodeos, Native American culture, Victorian firearms, and frontier military and Western performers. Outside, beautifully landscaped gardens flank the Children’s Cowboy Corral, an interactive children’s space. From fine art, pop culture, and firearms to Native American objects, historical cowboy gear, shopping, and dining, the Museum tells America’s story as it unfolds across the West. Include the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in your plans! Combine a visit to the Western Performers Gallery with a cash bar, BBQ buffet, and a private film screening of The Cowboys (1972) in the Museum’s Dub & Mozelle Richardson Theater. $4 5 per person. Must have a minimum of 35 per group to register. Reserve your space by calling (405) 478-2250 ext. 241.
1700 Northeast 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK (405) 478-2250 nationalcowboymuseum.org
Cowboys, Crafts & Cuisine
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the Museum collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of our American West. More than 10 million visitors from around the world have gained a better understanding of the West − a region and a history that permeate our national culture. The Museum features a superb collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, as well as sculptor James Earle Fraser’s magnificent work, The End of the Trail . The exhibition wing houses a turn-of-the-century town and interactive history galleries that focus on the American cowboy, rodeos, Native American culture, Victorian firearms, frontier military and Western performers. Outside, beautifully landscaped gardens flank Liichokoshkomo’ (Choctaw for “Let’s Play!”), the Museum’s new 15 million outdoor education experience. From fine art, pop culture and firearms to Native American objects, historical cowboy gear, shopping and dining, the Museum tells America’s story as it unfolds across the West. Enjoy a unique experience at the National Cowboy Museum with a gallery tour, crafts and food! Learn more about the Museum’s vast collections of fine art and Western and American Indian material culture with a guided tour of the galleries. Then, unleash your creative side with two art projects. Design your own embossed metal tile inspired by silversmith objects from the collections, then create the perfect motif for an etched glass decoration. Finally, quench those hunger pangs with a scrumptious meal of your choosing: BBQ or Mexican. $45 per person. Must have a minimum of 35 per group to register. Cash bar available for additional charge. Reserve your space by calling (405) 478-2250 ext. 241.
1700 Northeast 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK (405) 478-2250 nationalcowboymuseum.org
SECTION B ATTRACTIONS
Learn what Oklahoma City attractions have planned for you this year. See who’s doing behind the scenes tours, who has special tour ideas and what special events are being offered.
45th Infantry Museum American Banjo Museum First Americans Museum National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Oklahoma History Center Oklahoma Railway Museum Oklahoma River Cruise Remington Park Ride OKC Science Museum Oklahoma Skeletons: Museum of Osteology Stockyards City
45TH INFANTRY DIVISION MUSEUM The 45th is the state’s military history museum. 27,000 sf of exhibit, 15 acre military park with over 60 tanks, artillery, aircraft and ancillary equipment on display. Inside you see the third largest military firearms collection in the nation, the largest collection of items once the personal property of Adolf Hitler on public display in the world and the museum is in possession of the largest collection of Bill Mauldin’s “Willie and Joe” cartoons in existence. Other exhibits include the liberation of Dachau, WWI centennial exhibit, Iraq and Afghanistan exhibit and much more.
For a complete list of our COVID restrictions please see our Facebook page: Facebook.com/45thInfantryDivisionMuseum Group Tour Rates:
FREE. Contact us for our rules as regards the visitation of groups of children. All groups should contact us at least a week in advance and make reservations. Due to COVID groups are restricted to ten persons, those ten must remain together and maintain a six foot interval from all other guests. Masks are optional at this time. Hours of Operations: Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 - 4:15 p.m. Monday: Closed Motorcoach Parking: Yes, limited. Special Group Offerings: N/A Restaurant On-Site: N/A Website: 45thdivisionmuseum.com Contact: Michael Gonzales, Curator Phone: 405.424.5393 E-Mail: curator@45thdivisionmuseum.com
THE AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM The American Banjo Museum houses the largest collection of banjos on public display in the world with interpretive displays that present the history of the banjo from its humble African roots through its heyday during the roaring ‘20s to its present day voice in bluegrass, folk, jazz and world music. As the nation’s only museum dedicated to America’s instrument, the American Banjo Museum seeks to preserve the banjo’s legacy and promote an appreciation of its history and heyday. Group Tour Rates: Museum tour only - $5 pp Museum & Performance - $8 pp Museum, Performance and Catered Lunch - $17 pp Lunch includes: Sub Sandwich, Chips, Cookies, Soft Drink Minimum of 20 paid is requred for special performances or lunch. Performances are subject to availability of entertainer. Hours of Operations: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m. Motorcoach Parking: No - Groups can unload in front of museum but coaches must go elsewhere to park Special Group Offerings: Senior Adults Special Arrangements can be made for your group to enjoy a live performance while visiting the American Banjo Museum. Restaurant On-Site: N/A Website: Americanbanjomuseum.com Contact: Rachel Reichart Phone: 405.604.2793 E-Mail: rachel@americanbanjomuseum.com
FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM FAM is committed to serving as a dynamic center promoting awareness and educating the broader public of the unique cultures, diversity, history, contributions and resilience of the First American Nations in Oklahoma today. The 175,000-square-foot museum, located at 659 First Americans Boulevard in Oklahoma City, showcases state- of-the-art exhibitions of First Americans history, culture and art; offer public and educational programs; a family discovery center; a full-service restaurant; catering; and a museum store featuring authentic, one-of-a-kind handmade items by premier First American artists.
Rates: Admission: $15 Tribal, Senior, Military, Student (13 & over): $10 Youth (4-12): $5 Child (3 & Under): Free Group Tour - call for rates and details. Hours of Operations:
Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM-5:00PM Sat-Sun, 11:00 AM-5:00PM Special Group Offerings: Please call for Group Tour Rates and details. Visit famok.org for updates. Restaurant On-Site: Yes Website: Famok.org Contact: Ginny Underwood, Marketing and Communications Manager
Phone (office): 405.594.2116 Phone (cell): 405.229.7210 E-Mail: ginnyu@famok.org
NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the Museum, located in Oklahoma City, collects, preserves and exhibits an internation- ally renowned collection of Western history, material culture and art that stimulate dynamic programs to promote interest in the enduring legend of the American West. More than 12 million visitors from around the world have sought out this unique museum to gain better understanding of the West: a region and a history that permeates our national culture. From fine art, pop culture and firearms to Native American objects, historical cowboy gear, shopping and dining, the Museum tells America’s story as it unfolds across the West. Group Tour Rates: Adults: $10.75 Seniors: $9.25 Students: $9.25 Children (6 - 12): $5 Children (5 - Under): Free Hours of Operations: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m. Motorcoach Parking: Free parking Special Group Offerings: A Date with the Duke , call for information. Student Tours , see programs at https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/learn-discover/school-tours Restaurant On-Site: Museum Grill: Group Reservations Required Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Minimum Group Size: 15 Website: Nationalcowboymuseum.org Contact: Shannon Strain Phone: 405.478.2250 E-Mail: sstrain@nationalcowboymuseum.org
OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL & MUSEUM The vision has been ambitious - to remember and teach. The world was changed forever on April 19, 1995, after the premed- itated attack by an American and his accomplices killed 168 innocent people, left hundreds injured and a community left to pick up the pieces and rebuild. This attack was before the word terrorism was on nightly news and even before social media filled inboxes. The Memorial & Museum was built through a community process where hundreds came together to decide what would become of the site. The process was as important as the end design. Today, the Memorial & Museum stand as a place of hope and healing and to teach the senselessness of violence through immersive exhibits, first person stories, interactive technology and artifacts. This ambitious plan has often been family members, survivors, first responders and community leaders opening their arms, embracing the world’s survivors and leading the way in helping communities heal, find strength, resilience and grow in the wake of tragedy. Lessons learned have been shared community to community. People have been inspired by the example forged here...Oklahoma City can and should continue to lead the way. How Oklahomans responded in 1995 in a commu- nity-wide display of unity became known around the world as the Oklahoma Standard. Despite this unspeakable tragedy, among the most lasting memories is the tenderness of the response. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum gives you an opportunity to understand this important story.
Group Tour Rates (subject to change): Groups of 15 or more Adult $13; Senior and Military $11; Student $7 Hours of Operations:
Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 5: p.m. The Museum is a self-guided tour lasting approximately 1.5 hours. The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Motorcoach Parking: Free motorcoach parking is available. Special Group Offerings - available by reservation: Outdoor Orientation: National Park Service Rangers are available for onsite talks on the grounds. (no charge) Performance Venue: The Survivor Tree promontory is the perfect acoustical stage for your group to sing or perform. We welcome performances. (no charge) First Person Stories of Hope: Hear from people directly impacted by the bombing. These remarkable stories evoke feelings of compassion, hope and inspiration to live our lives more meaningfully. ($2 pp add’l charge) Archives Tour: A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the storage and preservation facility of the Memorial. ($2 pp add’l charge) Uncover - Discover STEM Lab: Experience the lessons learned from the bombing using large touch-screen tables. Work independently, then come together with your group to find solutions to the challenges. ($2 pp add’l charge) Website: MemorialMuseum.com Contact: Tina Gilliland, CAE, Chief Experience Officer
Phone: 405.235.3005 E-Mail: tg@okcnm.org
OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART The Oklahoma City Museum of Art—OKCMOA—is the namesake visual arts organization of Oklahoma City. The Museum’s 110,000 square foot facility, constructed in 2002, is located in the heart of downtown and is an anchor for a growing cultural district of the greater metropolitan area. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The Museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections throughout the world. The Museum’s own diverse collection features highlights from North America, Europe and Asia, with particular strengths in American art and postwar abstraction. The permanent collection also boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass, a major collection of photography by Brett Weston and the definitive museum collection of works by the Washington Color painter Paul Reed. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. Group Tour Rates: Minimum/Maximum number of people for group rate: 15+ $7 per Adult $6.50 per senior (62+). Please note: pricing may vary for special exhibitions. Hours of Operations: Wednesday and Tuesday: 11 am–5 pm Friday: 11am-8pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 12pm-5 *Please note, the Museum’s Dale Chihuly collection will be closed for reinstallation in April and May 2022 Motorcoach Parking: None on site. Possible options available. Special Group Offerings: Docent-guided tours are available during regular business hours for groups of 10 or more people. Docent-guided tours must be booked at least three weeks in advance. Tours last approximately one hour. A maximum of 45-60 people may tour with a docent in the galleries per hour. Website: Okcmoa.com Contact: Corrie Reagan Phone: (405) 278-8270 E-mail: tours@okcmoa.com
OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER For more than 30 years, Oklahoma Contemporary has been a vital resource for contemporary art experiences of all kinds in the region. In our new home, we create opportunities for different communities to experience art, encounter new ideas and explore their creative potential through:
Group Tour Rates: Standard Costs • Groups 10 or less | $60
• Groups 11-20 | $120 • Groups 21-30 | $180 Discount Costs Discount available for veterans, ages 65+, university/ college students, non-profit organizations and certified edu- cators. • Groups 10 or less | $50 • Groups 11-20 | $100 • Groups 21-30 | $150 Hours of Operations: Wednesday-Saturday: 1:00 - 5:00pm Sunday-Tuesday: Unavailable Motorcoach Parking: Yes Restaurant On-Site: Café Contemporary Hours: Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday | Closed Tuesdays Website: Oklahomacontemporary.org Contact: Rae Stone Phone : 405.951.0000 E-mail: rstone@okcontemp.org
OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The museum fulfills the Oklahoma Historical Society’s mission through the application of the highest standards of collections care, the presentation of diverse exhibits and multi-disciplinary educational programs. Located on eighteen acres across from the Oklahoma State Capitol, the Oklahoma History Center is a beautifully designed exploration of Oklahoma—past to present. Within our 215,000 square-foot learning center are five galleries and a Research Center.
Group Tour Rates: Group rate (10+) - $7 per person Hours of Operations: Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Motorcoach Parking: Yes, but no electrical hook ups Special Group Offerings:
The “collection,” is the term used to describe all of the items that are collected and preserved that have some historical significance for the state of Oklahoma. Several items are circulated into and out of the various exhibits, periodically. However, there are some items that are so rare or so fragile that they are never put out on exhibit. As a special treat for our tour groups, a curator will pull several items out of the collection for a private showing. Some of these items will never be seen by the public. Another option is a living history performance. A number of staff and volunteers have gone to great lengths to replicate an individual from a particular era. This includes period dress, personal history and history of that time period. When these living historians are “in character,” you will have a definite time machine experience. Restaurant On-Site: N/A Website: Okhistory.org Contact: Carrie Fox Phone: 405.522.0791 E-Mail: cfox@okhistory.org
The Oklahoma Railway Museum The Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd (ORM) open year-round Tuesday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is no admission charge to tour the grounds. 40-minute excursion trains are offered for the general public on the first and third Saturday’s of each month April through August. Trains leave the historic Oakwood Depot at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Group Tour Rates: Groups are welcome, a donation is requested of at least $1 per person for group tours. Groups are requested to make a reservation for a tour at least two weeks in advanced, Hours of Operations: Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Motorcoach Parking: Yes Special Group Offerings: Field Trip Tours Merit Badge Classes Charter train rides are available Restaurant On-Site: N/A Website: Oklahomarailwaymuseum.org/ Contact:
Anne Murray Chilton Phone: 405.424.8222 Email : Annem@oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
REMINGTON PARK Remington Park, Oklahoma’s Premier Horse Racing Track and Casino, is located in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. Named one of Horseplayers Association of North America top 5 racetracks in North America, this sprawling 375 acres can house over 1,400 horses at a time and boasts one of the longest race seasons in the country. The casino floor is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Elegant dining, exciting horse racing and thrilling casino action are just a few of the amenities provided at this entertainment complex. Groups can stop in for a quick visit to the casino or gift shop or stay for a spell and partake in one of several unique group experiences. Special Group Offering: Craft Brew Tastings - A local Bricktown Brewery Cicerone speaks to the group while they each try a flight of the Bricktown Brewery session flight of craft beers (local brewery). Box Lunches – For on-site or bus to-go. Winner’s Circle Presentation - Take your group on a trip to the Winners Circle to present the trophy horse blanket to the win- ner of a race named just for them in the race program. An 8x10 glossy photo is included. Bet Team - Learn how to pick the ponies with a private seminar from a Bet Team member. You’ll feel like an expert in no time. Building & Stable Tours - limited times available. (these four-legged athletes have nap time) Performance Venue - There are 117 live race nights available for National Anthem performances. Your performance is broad- cast over closed-circuit television to several different countries in over 1,200 racing and simulcast outlets. Souvenirs - Complimentary promotional and instructional DVDs are provided to Tour Operators before the trip and souvenirs await your guests upon departure. Group Tour Rates: Free to public Group Dining Rates for groups of 20+ Motorcoach Parking: Free Restaurant On-Site: Silks (five-tiered restaurant); Bricktown Brewery at Remington Park; Henry Hudsons Pub at Remington Park; various concessions and private dining rooms. Hours of Operations: Casino: Open 24/7 Contact for full racing calendar and special race dates/times Website: Remingtonpark.com Contact: Christy McCormack Phone: (405) 425-3270 E-Mail: christy.mccormack@remingtonpark.com
RIDE OKC Ride OKC Bike Tours and Rentals offers the ultimate immersive guided tour of downtown Oklahoma City and its surrounding districts. Most people have no idea how cool Oklahoma City is. With knowledgeable local tour guides equipped with a fleet of comfortable and easy to ride bicycles, Ride OKC helps people connect with the city on a deeper level. The Art and Architecture Tour highlights Oklahoma history and over 22 notable sites such as the Land Run Monu- ment, the National Memorial and the Olympic Training Site. The Bikes and Brews Tour highlights four craft brewer- ies and includes a taster size beer at each location, an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the brewing process, plus 7 notable sites. Both rides are leisurely and set at a relaxed pace with frequent stops for photo opportunities. You’ll find Ride OKC Bike Tours and Rentals located downtown in the City Center, on the west side of the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Group Tour Rates: Minimum 8, Maximum 35 Art and Architecture Tour: $40 pp Children 5 & Under: Free Bikes and Brews Tour: $60 pp Hours of Operations: Tuesday – Sunday 9 - 5 PM We are happy to work with your group outside of normal operating hours, please contact us for more information. Advanced Reservations Required Motorcoach Parking: N/A Special Group Offering: Behind the Scenes Tour and Tasting at a local Craft Brewery. Special arrangements can be made for a behind the Scenes Tour of the Overholser Mansion. Walking Tours and Step on Guide Service with expert knowledge on Architecture, Public Art and Craft Beer also available. Restaurant On-site: N/A but food delivery available upon request. Website: Rideokc.com Contact: Ryan Fogle Phone: 405.309.9696 Email: Ryan@rideokc.com
RIVER CRUISES Navigate the beautiful Oklahoma River aboard an Oklahoma River Cruise. Cruises depart daily April - November, a one leg trip lasts approximately 45 minutes. Oklahoma River Cruises is a fun and exciting family-friendly adventure. Get on board and you’ll experience exceptional service and beautiful views of Oklahoma City. A limited number of walk up tickets are available at each boarding area. View the ferry schedule on www.okrivercruises.com. Boarding may occur at either Regatta Park (701 S Lincoln Blvd.), Bricktown Landing (334 Centennial Drive), Meridian Landing (SW 15 & Meridian) or Exchange Landing (1503 Exchange). Always check the online schedule for the most up-to- date boarding location and times. April - November (Wed - Sun) Boarding is 10 mins. prior to departure. Group Tour Rates: $50 off for Tour Operators & Group Tour Planners – (i.e. $475 for 1.5 hr charter) Tour Operators and Group Tour Planners – Oklahoma River Cruises would like to offer a discount of $50 off Group Tours booked Sunday through Thursday. • Seating from 24-35 depending on season • Departure from landings other than Exchange will be subject to a remote landing fee of $50. • Cash NA Beverage station has no set up fee. $50 set-up fee for all alcoholic bar services. • No food allowed on group tours with discounts. • Merchandise for sale onboard. • Multiple departures with single boat receive $50 off full booking. Hours of Operations: Varies throughout the year Motorcoach Parking: Yes Special Group Offerings: Private Charter Discount Sunday-Thursday Restaurant On-Site: N/A Website: Okrivercruises.com Contact: Che’ Loessberg Phone: 405.702.7755 Email: Cheylinloessberg@cityexperiences.com
SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA Science Museum Oklahoma, the state’s premier destination for family fun, houses more than eight acres of hands- on science experiences with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. From traveling beyond the Milky Way in the Kirkpatrick Planetarium and the explosive fun of live science shows to discovering where the familiar meets the fantastical in CurioCity, the museum allows your inner-child to run wild. Group Tour Rates: Group Rates: There is a 15-person minimum for group rates during regular museum hours and a 100-person min- imum after regular museum hours. Group rates range from $11.95 to $13.95 per person during regular museum hours and $20 per person after regular museum hours. Group rates are available only when booked in advance, are subject to change and may vary based on package choices – please visit our website for the most up-to-date information. School Rates: All-inclusive school group rates are $7 per person with a minimum of 10 students. Science Over- nights, which include a private overnight stay in the museum with special activities, begin at $45 per student and $25 per chaperone. A variety of themes and activities — including wizarding, galaxies far, far away, whodunnits and beyond — are available. Hours of Operations: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. After-hours events available when booked in advance. Motorcoach Parking: Yes Special Group Offerings: Boutique experiences are available based on your group’s interests. Options include the museum’s gardens, art galleries, tinkering spaces and hands-on science demonstrations. Restaurant On-Site: On-site café, lunchroom and private room seating available when booked in advance. Seating capacity up to 575 during regular hours, boxed lunches and catering options available when booked in advance. Salt & Surrey Ca- tering provides SMO’s exclusive, award-winning catering. Catering menus feature hand-selected, inspired dishes created by experienced chefs. Salt & Surrey Catering offers an array of options for buffets, plated meals, hors d’ouevres, chef carving stations, kids’ meals, snacks, desserts and more. They will also customize any menu to meet dietary needs. Website: ScienceMuseumOK.org Contact: Event Sales Phone: 405.602.3684 Email: events@sciencemuseumok.org
SKELETONS: MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY At SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology you can interact and learn about animals in a unique way. With over 350 skulls and skeletons you can discover animals from every corner of the world without leaving Oklahoma City. Our hands-on museum will provide a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you with a new perspective on nature and its wonderful creatures.
Admission Prices: Adults 13 + up: $10 Children 3 - 12: $8 Group: Please call for group rates. Prices do not include tax. Hours of Operations: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Motorcoach Parking: Yes Special Group Offerings: The museum is able to accommodate special interests classes upon request. Restaurant On-Site: N/A Website: Skeletonmuseum.com Contact:
Mary Holman, Education Assistant Phone: (405) 814-0006 ext. 123
STOCKYARDS CITY Founded in 1910, Stockyards City, or Packingtown, as it was once known, is as authentic as it gets! Home to the Oklahoma National Stockyards, the world’s only working livestock auction of its caliber tied directly to a historical district. Much of the original business district remains intact, maintaining the rugged western flavor but broadening their marketing approach to serve the needs of the larger community. Western wear attracts a wider scope of buyers today and the original home of western gear maintains stores in this place where western activities are still a way of life. This colorful and working world of Stockyards City provides a view of history unique to present day activities. Unique boutique stores, souvenir and soda shop and art and jewelry stores add to the district’s diversity!
Group Tour Rates: N/A Hours of Operations: Cattle sales on Monday and Tuesday Centennial Rodeo Opry shows every Saturday Motorcoach Parking: Yes
Special Group Offerings: Schedule a guided tour Restaurant On-Site: Cattlemen’s Steakhouse & McClintock Saloon have group seating. Reserve in advance. They are happy to work with groups on tour menus. Website: Stockyardscity.org Contact: Debbie Harrison Phone: 405.235.7267 E-Mail: office@stockyardscity.org Download the Stockyards City mobile app for the most current information and events, including the Centennial Rodeo Opry.
SECTION C HOTELS
Make overnight accommodation arrangements for your group from this listing of Oklahoma City hotels that are offering group tour rates for 2022.
21c Museum Hotel Bradford House Comfort Inn + Suites Bricktown Country Inn & Suites Quail Springs Courtyard by Marriot OKC Quail Springs Embassy Suites Airport Embassy Suites Downtown/Medical Center Embassy Suites Northwest Fairfield Inn Downtown Fairfield Inn Quail Springs Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Airport Hilton Garden Inn Midtown Home 2 Suites Airport Homewood Suites OKC West Hyatt Place Oklahoma City Airport Omni Hotel Radisson Hotel Airport Sheraton Downtown Oklahoma City Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City
21c Occupying the historic Fred Jones Model T Plant, 21c is a contemporary art museum open 24/7 and completely free to the public with 14,000 square feet of museum space. We also happen to have 135 luxury hotel guestrooms and Mary Eddy’s restaurant in the mix. It’s an extremely innovative and creative new concept unlike any other hotel in the area and centrally located in the hip West Village district with easy access to I 40. Group Tour Rates: Guestroom rates will vary. All of our rates include the following amenities: complimentary guestroom high-speed wireless internet access, complimentary nightly turndown service, 24 hour access to our contemporary art museum, full service 24-hour business center, full service 24-hour fitness room, steam, and sauna. Baggage Handling Fees: In order to ensure each guest receives a smooth check in, we ask that Group allows Hotel to deliver any packages, gift bags, etc. to guests’ rooms. A fee of $6.00 per room, per bag will apply. Please contact the Hotel no later than seven days prior to arrival to arrange delivery. Motorcoach Parking: Onsite bus parking for $75 per bus, per day/night. Complimentary Rooms Policy: One complimentary room, per 50 rooms consumed per night. Discount Rates for Driver/Escort Offered: Discounted rates may be available for drivers/escorts. Rates are based on availability. Restaurant nearby - Walking Distance: Mary Eddy’s Restaurant x Lounge, The Jones Assembly, Stitch Cafe, Sunnyside Diner and Revolucion Offerings/Concessions: TBD based on need. Website: 21cmuseumhotels.com/oklahomacity Contact:
Mackenzie McDonald Phone: 405.982.6917 E-Mail: mmcdonald@21chotels.com
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online